Richie Mo’unga was one of a couple of notable omissions when the Crusaders boarded their Queenstown-bound bus on Wednesday morning.
The playmaker, and fellow All Black Ethan Blackadder, remained in Christchurch and are set to miss the first three weeks of Super Rugby Pacific.
Mo’unga, who is utilising a clause in his contract to take an extended break, and Blackadder (hamstring) will miss games against the Hurricanes, Highlanders and Moana Pasifika.
[Source: Stuff .co]
